Question
101. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) is awaiting Garda vetting for a special needs assistant, SNA, application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27629/16]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I am informed by the Garda authorities that a vetting application from a Registered Organisation in respect of the person to whom the Deputy refers was received on 4 July 2016.
The application was processed and returned to the Authorised Signatory in the relevant organisation on 2 August 2016.
In the circumstances the applicant is advised to contact the Registered Organisation to ascertain the current position.